4 Part Lesson -- Marcelo talks about the importance of grip-fighting (kumite-arasoi): The Double-Leg Takedown is unique in that you can apply it successfully on your opponent without having to make a grip beforehand; nearly every other...

2 Part Lesson -- Marcelo applies Kibisugaeshi: Seize your opponent's gi by the collar and avoid letting your opponent claim dominant grips. Use the grip to help stiff-arm the opponent from shooting onto your legs; however, don't allow ...

2 Part Lesson - When Marcelo is seeking a take down at the start, he strikes first by gripping the opponent's collar with his right hand. The idea is to start with a leading technique that you can apply immediately in front of you, bef...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches hand-fighting skills: [I] Approach your opponent and meet his hands with your own. Look to secure his wrists from above to dominate the battle. Gain either variation of the 2on1, with under or over-hande...

3 Part Lesson - With the Ankle Pick being safe, comfortable, and uncomplicated, it became Marcelo's first developed takedown as a Brown Belt. Use the opponent's collar to force him into circling and stepping into your Ankle Pick, or if...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo reverses a Double into a Takedown of his own: [I] If you see your opponent telegraph his shot on your legs, respond by bracing against his shoulders with your hands as you sprawl back and then make grips to shak...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo demonstrates the Ankle Pick against Right-Lead and Left-Lead Stances: [I] If your opponent is preventing you from gaining upper body control, i.e. avoiding grips on his hands, sleeves, or collar -try reaching fo...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo teaches two of his earliest takedowns: [I] Starting with a won collar grip, perform a quick level change and pick the opponent's ankle; complete the takedown by pulling his foot and pushing his chest with the co...

2 Part Lesson — Marcelo explains a series of techniques unique to jiu-jitsu alone; grip-fighting for wrestling-style takedowns: [I] A well placed collar grip from standing can complement your plan to attack the opponent's legs as it ca...

3 Part Lesson — Marcelo shares with his Advanced Class a series he developed from his first experience with takedowns in jiu-jitsu: [I] Starting with a Collar Grip from Standing (acquired perhaps after a grip-break), lunge forward and ...

2 Part Technique - Estimate your opponent's wrestling experience by recognizing his stance. Break his lowered posture down using the advantage of your Gi Grips, exposing his lead leg to Ankle Picks and Single Leg Takedowns.

2 Part Technique - Depending on which Collar side you control, foreshadows your next move. Controlling opposite collar to lead leg transitions into the Sweeping Single Leg. Controlling same side collar to lead leg connects into an Ankl...